11 Essentials of Effective Writing (Explore Our New Dev. English 1st Editions)

11 ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE WRITING is organized around the eleven characteristics of quality writing. The integration of the writing process and extensive exercises provides students with the foundation they need to be successful writers in their academic, personal, and professional lives. Clear, succinct explanations and a variety of visuals and examples help students easily remember the eleven essential qualities of writing as they learn to apply them to their own writing. Each chapter features a checklist so students can evaluate their writing for successful use of one of the eleven qualities and suggested activities designed to specifically highlight academic, professional, and personal applications. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

Ann Marie McNeely serves as Dean of the Developmental Education Division of Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, North Carolina, where she teaches developmental writing and study skills courses. She has also worked as a freelance writer and editor in textbook publishing since 2000. Ann Marie has a BA and an MA, both in English, from the University of Central Florida. In addition, she earned her Developmental Education Specialist certification from the Kellogg Institute at Appalachian State University. Her passion is helping students develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills they need to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. She loves to read, travel, learn, and spend time with her husband and children.